There was one particular way James Harden got going against the Celtics in Game 1 that could bode well for Joel Embiid when he returns.
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Here are the stats you need to know about LeBron James vs. Stephen Curry in the NBA Playoffs.
What's next for Brooks? A very interesting offseason that will see him test the market as an unrestricted free agent.
Darvin Ham is looking to lead the Lakers back to the Finals in his first year as a head coach.
Kevin Love started 2022-23 in Cleveland but ended up in Miami after the Cavaliers decided to part ways with him.
Here are the deals that led D'Angelo Russell to the Lakers and Andrew Wiggins to the Warriors.
The trade didn't receive much attention at the time, but the 28-year-old has fit in with the Knicks like a glove.
There's still some hardware that has to be handed out in the form of end-of-season awards.
Here's everything you need to know about the second-round matchup between Golden State and Los Angeles.
If you've been to a Kings game or caught them on TV over the years, you'll have likely heard a raucous crowd that won't stop ringing cowbells. Here's why.
Here's the latest on Victor Oladipo's injury and when the Heat guard could return.
Even if you didn't witness it, there's a good chance by now that you've at least heard of "Game 6 Klay."
The Sporting News previews the Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup between the Celtics and 76ers.
Here are the full details of Giannis Antetokounmpo's contract with the Bucks.
Defensive three seconds was one of the rules NBA owners approved in the hopes of improving the flow of the game.
Of all the baskets Devin Booker scored in his Game 5 masterclass, there was one in particular that jumped out.
Here's what we know about Kawhi Leonard's injury and the latest news on when he could return.
It's almost time to crown the award winners for the 2022-23 NBA season.
Leonard has appeared in 161 of a possible 308 regular season games and 26 of a possible 39 postseason games since joining the Clippers.
It took only two games for things to get chippy between LeBron James and Dillon Brooks.
Brunson has gone from being Doncic's teammate in Dallas for four seasons to basically doing his best Doncic impression for New York in these playoffs
LeBron James kept his response to Dillon Brooks' comments after Game 2 brief.
Victor Wembanyama has the potential to be unlike anything we've ever seen before.
Sorry, Kings fans. You'll have to leave your cowbells at home for Games 3 and 4.
Here's the latest news on Nikola Jokic's wrist injury, which could impact him in Game 2.
After Game 2, a clip made the rounds on social media of Paul and Leonard bumping into each other postgame.
De'Aaron Fox has found a rhythm against a Warriors defense that has slowed down many stars over the years.
Cleveland was the best defensive team in the NBA this season, but it struggled with one particular thing that New York can punish.
Jaren Jackson Jr. has been named this season's Defensive Player of the Year over Evan Mobley and Brook Lopez despite playing far fewer minutes.
Ben Simmons will not play against his former team when the Nets face the 76ers in the 2023 NBA Playoffs.
You've probably heard how calling Thunder games is now a broadcaster's worst nightmare. This is why.
Dillon Brooks thinks he has the answer to LeBron James. Now, he'll put the theory to the ultimate test.
Here is everything you need to know about Zion Williamson's injury and his status for the 2023 Play-In Tournament.
Here's the latest on Rudy Gobert's status for Tuesday's Play-In game between the Timberwolves and Lakers.
Losing in the first round would be a disappointment for the Suns or Clippers. Which team has the edge?
Here's everything you need to know about the first-round series between the 76ers and Nets in the 2023 NBA Playoffs.
It might be the final weekend of the NBA's regular season, but there's still a lot to be determined.
Here's everything you need to know about the first-round series between the Cavaliers and Knicks in the 2023 NBA Playoffs.
Westbrook came to play in his first opportunity to face the Lakers as a member of the Clippers.
The move Morant used for his latest viral dunk has set up some of the most memorable plays of his career.
Here's how the MVP favorites compare in various categories as the 2022-23 season draws to a close.
LeBron James and Anthony Davis had big games in L.A.'s win over Houston, but something the Lakers did in garbage time was the most interesting part of the game. Why? TSN's Scott Rafferty explores.
Here's everything we know about Nikola Jokic's injury and the latest on when he could return.
Here's everything we know about Joel Embiid's calf injury and the latest news on when he may return.
Here's everything we know about James Harden's Achilles injury and the latest news surrounding it.
While Durant and the Suns don't have much time to get on the same page before the playoffs begin, one play from his debut shows why they are a real threat to win it all.
Here's what you need to know about Zion Williamson's hamstring injury and status moving forward.
Here's what you need to know about Steven Adams' injury and status moving forward.
Here's everything we know about LeBron James' foot injury and the latest news surrounding it.
Here's what you need to know about LeBron James' foot injury and status moving forward.
Handing out a fine might not be the only way the NBA has responded to Fred VanVleet's criticism of referee Ben Taylor, as Tom Haberstroh of Basketball Illuminati explained.
We wrote about how much the Warriors were struggling to win on the road in December. Four months later, nothing has changed.
Ja Morant has served his eight-game suspension for what the NBA called "conduct detrimental to the league."
Here's how much Ja Morant's suspension cost him and why his next contract is tied to an All-NBA selection.
Here's everything we know about Jalen Brunson's injury and the latest on when he could return.
Here's everything we know about Lonzo Ball's injury and the latest news on when he may return.
TSN's Scott Rafferty breaks down the biggest reason behind Joel Embiid's best season yet.
Here's everything we know about Giannis Antetokounmpo's injury and the latest on when he could return.
Here's everything we know about Russell's injury and the latest news on when he may return.
The Grizzlies have been without Ja Morant for a couple of games and it's unclear when he'll return.
The Lakers will retire Pau Gasol's jersey alongside the likes of Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the rafters of Crypto.com Arena.
LeBron James is now the NBA's all-time leading scorer, but he's not the only active player rewriting history.
Here's everything we know about Anthony Davis' foot injury and the latest news surrounding it.
During the 1971-72 season, the Lakers set an NBA record that stands to this day by winning 33 straight games.
The Mavericks are 1-4 in games Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic have played together. Is it time to panic?
Kevin Durant has played with a number of future Hall of Famers in his NBA career. Devin Booker could be the next to join that list.
Wilt Chamberlain holds the record for most 50-point games in NBA history, and it isn't close.
Ahead of this year's All-Star Draft, take a look back at the full results of each All-Star Draft to date.
This will be Michael Malone's second time coaching in the All-Star Game and it will be Joe Mazzulla's first.
The NBA's 3-Point Contest will look slightly different at the 2023 All-Star Weekend.
Before LeBron James and Giannis Antetokounmpo select the teams for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game, two members of The Sporting News put their GM hats on and held a mock draft.
Here's everything we know about LeBron's injury and the latest news on when he may return.
There is something in the NBA called the Stepien Rule that limits how many future draft picks a team can trade. However, it doesn't apply to all picks.
The 2nd round of the draft has a rich history of producing quality role players, starters, All-Stars and in one particular case since the merger, a multi-time MVP.
Who is Ishbia? Here is what we know about Phoenix's new owner.
Where could Russell Westbrook end up after a buyout? Here's a ranking of every team not involved in the trade.
The Lakers were among the teams said to be interested in Irving after he requested a trade.
Here's everything we know about Devin Booker's injury and the latest news on when he may return.
Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic have a number of questions to answer to reach their full potential as a duo.
With less than a week remaining before this season's trade deadline, The Athletic's Shams Charania broke the news that Kyrie Irving has requested a trade from the Nets.
Johnson said that Hachimura is going to "really help the Lakers on both ends of the court," adding that his length and size will make a difference defensively.
Here's everything we know about Antetokounmpo's injury and the latest news on when he may return.
Here's when you can expect both the starters and reserves for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game to be announced.
Since returning, Curry has averaged almost as many turnovers and fouls as assists while shooting just 31 percent from the 3-point line.
The BBC announced plans to broadcast nine games in the second half of the 2022-23 NBA season.
While most of the players who signed contracts in the offseason became trade eligible on Dec. 15, not all of them did. There's a small group of players who become trade eligible a month later.
Jeremy Sochan and the Spurs are playing the long game, and the early returns are encouraging.
Here's everything we know about Chris Paul's injury and the latest news on when he may return.
The Sporting News' NBA experts make their award picks at the halfway point of the 2022-23 season.
Forget 3-pointers. Antetokounmpo hasn't been the same player from floater range and midrange so far this season.
Being in the conversation is obviously different from actually winning the award, but Nikola Jokic's path to going back-to-back-to-back is becoming clearer by the day.
A recent turnover serves as the best example of how Klay Thompson has found his groove. Yes, you read that right — a turnover. Let me explain.
Can the Nets survive the next few weeks without Kevin Durant? Let's take a closer look at the impact of his injury.
Here is what we know about Bradley Beal's injury and what it means moving forward.
TSN's Kyle Irving and Scott Rafferty discuss which one of Jayson Tatum and Luka Doncic will be better in five years.
It's only been two weeks since we last did this exercise, but enough has changed to warrant an update.
Bulls head coach Billy Donovan claimed Mitchell should have been called for a lane violation that would have negated his historic 71-point game. Did the NBA Last Two Minutes Report agree?
Here's everything we know about Westbrook's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
Here's everything we know about Andrew Wiggins' injury and the latest news on when he may return.
As the calendar flips to 2023, now is as good of a time as ever to take stock of the league.
Of the 14 field goals Zion Williamson made on his career night against the Timberwolves, there was one in particular that stood out.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander might not have entered the 2022-23 season as a household name, but the Thunder guard has quickly proven himself to be one of the NBA's rising stars.
Mazzulla is set to miss his second game due to corneal abrasions in his eyes.
James was asked how much longer he sees himself playing after a loss to the Heat. His response raised some eyebrows.
The Sporting News has you covered with everything you need to know about each Christmas Day matchup.
Ja Morant and Draymond Green spoke Warriors vs. Grizzlies on Christmas Day into existence.
Jayson Tatum, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Nikola Jokic and Devin Booker are among the stars who will take the floor on Christmas Day in 2022.
The Sporting News has you covered with the NBA's Christmas Day single game and all-time leaders.
LeBron James is a man of many talents, but Photoshop might not be his thing.
Here's everything you need to know about the beef nobody saw coming.
There will be no shortage of star power in the upcoming Basketball Hall of Fame classes.
It sounds like the Raptors forward is a dream target for a lot of teams. Here's why.
Antetokounmpo had a number of highlight plays against the Pelicans on Monday, but his most impressive sequence of the night came on a possession nobody scored on.
The Lakers will be without Anthony Davis indefinitely due to a foot injury.
Much can change between now and when All-Star voting closes at the end of January, but here are the 10 players most deserving to start at this point of the season.
Here's everything we know about Joe Ingles' injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
The internet is convinced they know some of Joe Mazzulla's secrets because of a Quizlet account suspected to be his.
Here's everything we know about Robert Williams III's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
Here's everything we know about Brunson's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
How good is DeRozan and which teams are an option for him if the Bulls do decide to take calls?
The NBA paid tribute to all of Jordan's accomplishments in some pretty cool ways on the reimagined trophy.
The Warriors have been two different teams this season — dominant at home and miserable on the road.
The 2022 NBA Finals may end up being the crowning achievement of Stephen Curry's career.
Here's everything we know about Stephen Curry's injury and the latest news on when he may return.
Friday's matchup between the Timberwolves and Jazz marks Rudy Gobert's first game in Utah since the blockbuster trade.
Warriors star Stephen Curry has been the NBA's highest-paid player each season since 2017-18.
A Luka Doncic post-up is currently more valuable than LeBron James getting out in the open court, Ja Morant running a pick-and-roll, Klay Thompson sprinting off a screen or sharpshooter Fred VanVleet spotting up.
Not only did Draymond Green pick a side, but he went into detail explaining his take.
There's a lot of the season still to go, but Raptors forward O.G. Anunoby is putting himself on notice with his ball-hawking defense.
With LeBron James set to pass Magic Johnson on the all-time assists list, here's how the two legends compare statistically.
How big of a deal is Middleton's return to a Bucks team that already looks like a contender? Let's dive in.
With a quarter of the season in the books, we look at which Raptors have surpassed expectations and which ones have struggled to meet them.
Despite leading by as much as 17 points in the fourth, Los Angeles fell to Indiana by a final score of 116-115.
Andrew Wiggins and the Warriors had more success guarding Luka Doncic in the 2022 Western Conference Finals than anyone expected. Here's how they did it.
Move over, P.J. Tucker. There's a new corner shooter in town.
The incident occurred with 3:55 remaining in the fourth quarter after Devin Booker committed a hard foul on Lakers guard Austin Reaves.
Kawhi Leonard finished with six points, five rebounds and four assists against the Pistons.
Ben Simmons flirted with a triple-double to the tune of 15 points, 13 rebounds and seven assists.
Gilbert Arenas was a star at his peak, but his prime was short-lived due to injuries and off-the-court incidents.
How impressive was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's late-game heroics against Washington? Let's break it down.
How ridiculous was Morant's latest acrobatic finish? Let's break it down.
It was a home game for the Mavericks, but Luka Doncic celebrated his game-sealing bucket with a shush gesture. Why? Not even he knows.
The Warriors have assigned James Wiseman to the G League after he recently received three straight DNPs.
The Grizzlies have been without starting power forward Jaren Jackson Jr. to start the 2022-23 season.
Here's everything we know about LaMelo Ball's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
Here's the latest on when Ben Simmons could return to the Nets.
Ja Morant's new move makes him the most unstoppable point guard in the NBA.
Following the team's win over Indiana on Monday, news broke that Brooklyn and Steve Nash have agreed to part ways.
Friday's matchup with the Timberwolves will mark the first time Westbrook hasn't started since his rookie season.
The 76ers are off to a subpar 1-4 start, can Doc Rivers help right the ship before it's too late?
Here's everything we know about Darius Garland's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
The average NBA team is said to now be worth $2.86 billion, a 15 percent increase from a year ago.
Here's the latest on how long the Lakers will be without Russell Westbrook, who is dealing with a hamstring injury.
There's much more to Pascal Siakam's hot start to the season than his eye-popping numbers.
Russell Westbrook is far from the only reason the Lakers have struggled as much as they have, but one of his plays from their loss to the Trail Blazers illustrates their biggest issues.
How much Kyle Lowry has left in the tank could shape both Miami's season and the Eastern Conference title race.
Here's everything we know about Zach LaVine's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
There are many reasons for the Lakers' 0-2 start to the season, but Russell Westbrook is once again shouldering a lot of the blame.
The offseason musical chairs meant plenty of new faces in new places. We ranked the 10 biggest opening week debuts from first to worst.
Scottie Barnes unleashed a new weapon in Toronto's preseason opener that should send shivers down the spine of 29 other NBA teams.
The Clippers are among the favorites to be crowned champions this NBA season, but to be the last team standing, they'll need Kawhi Leonard back on the court.
Draymond Green went into more detail in the documentary, which some have called "bizarre" and "surreal" for its tone.
The Kings have missed the playoffs 16 consecutive seasons. No other teams is even close.
LeBron James and Stephen Curry are two of five active players with four championship rings.
Here's everything we know about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
In his 13-year career, Bill Russell earned 12 All-Star selections, 11 All-NBA selections, an NBA record 11 championships and five MVP awards.
LeBron James headlines a group of active players wearing No. 6, which is now retired.
Here's everything we know about Danilo Gallinari's injury and the latest news on when he may return to the court.
Depth was an issue for the 76ers last season. Now, they roll around 10 deep.
The NBA announced some key changes for this season.
With an opportunity to contribute to a contender, Blake Griffin is channeling a certain Hall of Famer with his number choice.
In the NBA's 75-year history, only four players have ever posted a quadruple-double.
The Southwest Division is shaping up to be highly competitive this season and boasts some of the best players in the NBA.
Will Giannis Antetokounmpo win his third MVP award? Can the Warriors defend their title? Here are our full predictions for the 2022-23 NBA season.
There are some moments in NBA history that fans will never forget. Linsanity is one of those moments.
The Central Division went through some big changes this offseason, headlined by a blockbuster Donovan Mitchell trade.
The video drew a strong reaction from NBA players, including Isaiah Thomas, Trae Young and the recently retired David West, who won two championships as a member of the Warriors.
Victor Wembanyama proved this week that he's unlike anything we've ever seen before.
Earlier this week, news broke that Draymond Green got into an altercation with teammate Jordan Poole in practice.
A lot can change in a year, but all the signs point toward the Frenchman being the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
LeBron James is 1,326 points away from becoming the NBA's all-time leading scorer.
Pau Gasol is set to have his jersey retired almost a decade after playing his last game with the Lakers.
The Suns' Chris Paul and Pelicans' Jose Alvarado are among the shortest players currently in the NBA.
Rudy Gobert, Joel Embiid and Boban Marjanovic are among the tallest players in the NBA.
Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain are the only players in NBA history with a career average of over 30 points per game.
James Wiseman played 23 minutes off the bench and was the game's leading scorer with 20 points.
While Golden State's core of Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Andrew Wiggins remains the same, the franchise underwent a few changes this summer.
Deandre Ayton is giving off some strong Eric Bledsoe vibes going into the 2022-23 season.
The Lakers are light on future draft picks due to the Anthony Davis trade, which included four first-rounders.
It's been a while since we heard from Ben Simmons, but the three-time All-Star chatted with JJ Redick for over an hour ahead of the 2022-23 season.
Robert Sarver's statement comes a week after he was suspended for one year and fined $10 million by the NBA for "workplace misconduct and organizational deficiencies."
The rules from here on out are simple: win or go home.
The 1998 NBA Finals marked the last of six championships won by Michael Jordan in his Hall of Fame career.
Most of the players in the 2016 NBA Draft are entering their prime, making it an interesting time to revisit it.
In an interview with Rolling Stone, Stephen Curry revealed that the Warriors considered a Kevin Durant reunion.
In honor of arguably the greatest sixth man of all time being inducted into the Hall of Fame, members of our TSN staff share how they'll remember Manu Ginobili's career.
EuroBasket 2022 started with 24 teams. Now, 16 remain. Who are the best players still in the tournament?
Six franchises are responsible for 21 of the 25 championships in WNBA history.
Luka Doncic posted the second-highest scoring game in EuroBasket history in Slovenia's win over France.
